Tips for Staying Cool in El Paso
With this first week of summer being extremely hot in our area, we offer these tips to stay naturally cooler in your home:
- Keep the shades down during the day
- Get your cooling system tuned up and operating at peak performance
- Insulate…caulk and seal off anywhere that air may be escaping, like the windows
- LED light bulbs use less energy, but they also put out less heat than old incandescent light bulbs
- Make sure your ceiling fans are running counter-clockwise to better circulate cool air
- Drink iced water. This seems like a no brainer, but a cooler body tolerates heat better
- Wear loose fitting, light clothing
- Avoid cooking inside and using your oven or stove. Barbeque instead and keep the indoor temperature down
- And here is one suggestion we learned from a customer of ours…place a frozen bottle of water in front of a box fan to create your own natural mister
We also remind you to consider your pets during these extreme temperatures. Make sure they have plenty of water, shade (preferably indoors) and are kept cool as well.